PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less doughnuts were sold in February than in May?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in February = 500
Number of doughnuts sold in May = 380
Number of less doughnuts sold in February than in May
= 500 - 380
= 180
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in January = 560
Number of doughnuts sold in April = 420
Decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January
= 560 - 420
= 140
Percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January
=
140560 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): (a) 180; (b) 25%